Biography for
Gabrielle Anwar

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Date of Birth

4 February 1970, Laleham, Middlesex, England, UK

Height

5' 3" (1.60 m)

Spouse

John Verea

(? - ?) (divorced) 2 children

Trivia

Daughter Willow Anwar born in 1993. Father is actor Craig Sheffer.

Daughter of Tariq Anwar, a British film editor born in India of Austrian and Indian descent, and Shirley, an English actress.

At 19 she moved to Los Angeles with American actor Craig Sheffer, whom she met while both were working in London.

1993: Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.

She was kicked out of school in England for fighting.

Once held the record of the "World's Fastest Talker.".

Went to the same high school as her "Press Gang" (1989) cast mate Julia Sawalha; however, she was a few grades below Julia.

She ranked #82 in 1996 and #79 in 1997 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World editions.

Gained widespread fame for her tango with Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman (1992).

Was at least four months pregnant with daughter Willow Anwar during the filming of The Three Musketeers (1993) and had to have her costumes let out. She later appeared with Willow in Kimberly (1999).

Became firm friends with Chris O'Donnell while filming Scent of a Woman (1992).

Trained at a London drama and dance school.

Appeared in many British television productions before making her film debut in Manifesto (1988).

Had a four-year relationship in her late teens with drummer Jed O'Brien.

Has two children, a daughter with Craig Sheffer, and a son with ex-husband actor John Verea.

Said in an interview for her show "Burn Notice" (2007) that Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) is her favorite of all her films.

Personal Quotes

I've been hounded by a reputation of being difficult when really what I'm being is truthful and honest. And I think that's been a thorn in my side. I auditioned for a lot of work and got some good feedback, and then was told I wasn't the choice.

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